Suffolk Fire Chief Michael Barakey announced David P. Harrell will be promoted to Deputy Fire Chief, starting on Sunday, July 7. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/suffolk/suffolk-fire-rescue-announces-new-deputy-fire-chief/

It comes just after Hampton and Portsmouth voted to do the same. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/newport-news-council-mayor-to-see-raises-in-2025/

One civilian was treated on scene for smoke inhalation. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/crews-respond-to-fire-on-lena-street-in-norfolk/

Norfolk Fire & Rescue responded to a detached garage fire on Oaklawn Avenue late Thursday night. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/norfolk-fire-rescue-responds-to-detached-garage-fire-on-oaklawn-ave/

The man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. https://www.wavy.com/news/crime/1-hurt-following-shooting-in-portsmouth-thursday-night/

The teen was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. https://www.wavy.com/news/crime/teen-seriously-injured-following-shooting-in-newport-news/

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation received the Spirit of Virginia award from Gov. Glenn Youngkin Thursday.

Virginia Beach is aiming to streamline fireworks-related calls.

Olde Towne Portsmouth will transform for the first ever 'Shop the Block High Street Festival.'

At least two people were injured in a crash at a Hampton intersection Thursday, police said.

A man has died after being shot Thursday afternoon on High Street in Portsmouth, police said.

Norfolk Tides manager Buck Britton will be throwing to Baltimore Orioles All-Star Gunnar Henderson in the upcoming home run derby ahead of the MLB All-Star game later this month.